provide for
verb
provided for; providing for; provides for
1
: to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future
The contract provides for 10 paid holidays.
The law provides for the appointment of a new official.
2
: to supply what is needed for (something or someone)
It's hard to make enough money to provide for such a large family.
They agreed to provide for the child's education.
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Luigi Casalini, of the blog Messa in Latino, meaning Latin Mass, said the excommunication of the bishops was correct because canon law provides for it.
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Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
San Diego Zoo workers were exempted from the new law because their unionized workers last summer negotiated an agreement that provided for better wages.
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Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
An estate plan might, for example, bequeath 75% of the estate into traditional planning trusts to protect and provide for a partner, spouse and children (or those viewed like children).
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Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
However, concerns over the family's security have called the plans into question after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were informed that police protection would be provided for them during their visit while on royal property but not elsewhere.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
San Diego Zoo workers were exempted from the new law because their unionized workers last summer negotiated an agreement that provided for better wages.
—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
An estate plan might, for example, bequeath 75% of the estate into traditional planning trusts to protect and provide for a partner, spouse and children (or those viewed like children).
—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
However, concerns over the family's security have called the plans into question after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were informed that police protection would be provided for them during their visit while on royal property but not elsewhere.
—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for provide for
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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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